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Young Achievers for Development (YAD) is a registered faith based not for profit and non political partisan organisation.

The Organisation is duly registered in the Laws of Malawi under the Trustees Incorporation Act. YAD envisions a productive, responsible and purpose driven youths that actively participate in the national building processes. Since its establishment in 2009, the organization has implemented a number of projects ranging from: health, education, women empowerment, child trafficking, socio economic emp

owerment, community development and good governance. Some of the notable achievements: “RED CARD TO SACHET LIQUOR IN MALAWI” an initiative whose principle objective was to generate debate that would lead to the banning of manufacturing sachet liquor in Malawi. On 18thSeptember, 2014 the organization presented a petition on the same matter to Malawi National Assembly at Parliament building in Lilongwe. On 17th February, Malawi government banned the production and distribution of liquor sachets. From January to March, 2015 YAD with MK9.5 Million funding from EMMS UK through Palliative Care Support Trust (PCST) donated assorted relief items to 751 families affected with floods in Malawi. In 2012, the organisation constructed and donated awaiting bay for discharged patients and guardians at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital who remain at the hospital for some days waiting for ambulance to ferry them back to their respective districts. The organisation runs an early childhood development centre in Zingwangwa where kids from the ages of two to five undergo early education and growth monitoring. In addition the organization has established a community resource centre in Zingwangwa.

15/04/2026

Thank You Gift of the Givers Foundation.

As preparations for Men Walking and Talking reach an advanced stage, we are proud to officially announce Gift of the Givers Foundation as our key partner for this impactful initiative.

Since the inception of the Tibe Khonde Mental Health Initiative, Gift of the Givers Foundation has remained a trusted and consistent partner. Their commitment to mental health advocacy has been evident through their continued collaboration with us, including engaging Tibe Khonde in meaningful interactions with their male employees.

This partnership is a strong reflection of a shared vision of promoting men’s mental well-being, encouraging open conversations and building healthier communities.

We sincerely appreciate Gift of the Givers Foundation for sponsoring and standing with us in Men Walking and Talking.

Together, we are not just raising awareness, we are creating safe spaces for men to connect, heal and grow.

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09/04/2026

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Herbert Nathan Mwambembe, Fredrick Osman, Victor Maulidi, Edward Liwaya, Billi Mbuliro, Jullie G Foya, Emi Nent, Vincent Emmanuel

03/04/2026

Easter: Reflect. Reset. Rise.

This Easter season, may you find the grace to pause and reflect, not just on where you have been, but on who you are becoming.

In the quiet, rediscover your strength. In the stillness, hear hope calling you forward.
Let this be your time to rest physically, mentally, and spiritually. Lay down every burden. Release the pain, the doubt, the fear and everything that has been silently breaking you.

Let this Easter mark your restart; a renewal of your mind, your purpose and your faith.
Just as life rises again, may your spirit be revived with fresh vision, courage and determination.

And remember: no matter how long the darkness feels, light will always break through. Darkness is temporary. Light is inevitable. So rise with hope. Walk in faith. Choose healing. Step into your new beginning.

Happy Easter. 🌿
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16/03/2026

Monday Afternoon Therapy – Be Inspired

Not everyone starts life with connections, money or a powerful circle. Some people start with nothing but belief in themselves.

SOMETIMES YOUR ONLY CIRCLE IS YOU — AND THAT IS ENOUGH!! Sometimes do not blame yourself for not having a powerful circle to depend on. Do not blame yourself for not having a rich uncle, influential relatives, or well-connected friends opening doors for you.

Some people start life surrounded by support, networks and opportunities. Others start with nothing but a dream in their heart and determination in their spirit. If you are in the second group, do not see it as a curse.
Sometimes it is preparation.

Because when you have no circle to lean on, life forces you to discover something powerful within yourself; your resilience, your faith, your courage and your ability to stand even when nobody is clapping for you.

Your dream may be the only thing keeping you moving. Your sacrifices may go unnoticed. Your struggles may remain invisible to the world. But never underestimate the strength of a person who has learned to rely on their own belief, their own discipline, and their own vision.

Remember this: Many of the strongest circles in the world were not inherited, they were built. Today you may feel like you are walking alone. Tomorrow, people will call you their connection. Today you may feel like you have no support system. Tomorrow, you will become the system that supports others.

Sometimes the biggest mistake we make is constantly looking far away for help, approval or validation. Yet the greatest resources we need are already within us:
✓Your determination.
✓Your ideas.
✓Your resilience.
✓Your courage to rise again after falling.

Sometimes your only circle is YOU!!!.

Enjoy your day.

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12/03/2026

Nobody teaches boys how to become men.!

Society often assumes that one day, somehow, a boy will simply wake up and “figure it out.” Yet the journey from boyhood to manhood is not automatic. It requires guidance, wisdom, and intentional shaping. Unfortunately, many boys grow up without mentors, without fathers present, and without safe spaces where they can learn what true manhood means.

From a young age, boys are told to “be strong.” But rarely does anyone explain what strength truly means. Strength is often mistaken for suppressing emotions, dominating others, or enduring pain in silence. Yet real strength is much deeper.

Boys are also told that “men don’t cry.” That message has damaged generations of men. Crying is not weakness; it is a human response to pain, disappointment, and grief. When boys are taught to suppress their emotions instead of understanding them, those emotions do not disappear, they simply change form.

Pain becomes anger. Confusion becomes aggression. Loneliness becomes silence.
And silence, over time, becomes a heavy burden many men carry alone. This is why so many men grow up feeling lost. Inside them are unspoken pressures to provide, to lead, to succeed and to never appear weak. Yet many were never taught how to manage these expectations. Some express the pain through anger. Others withdraw. Some fall into destructive habits.

If we fail to guide boys today, we should not be surprised when confused boys become troubled men tomorrow.

Tibe Khonde Mental Health Initiative
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15/02/2026

WE ARE BREAKING THE SILENCE!! MEN ARE SPEAKING, MEN ARE HEALING!!!

Yesterday marked a powerful and life-changing moment. Leaders and Community members; Politicians, Businesspeople, Civil servants, Faith leaders, Social workers and men from Nsanje, Mulanje, Mangochi and Blantyre gathered together for one purpose: to confront the silent crisis affecting men.

Our Special Men’s Mental Health Event created a safe platform where men from different walks of life spoke openly, connected deeply and discovered something powerful: Healing begins when silence ends.

Brave survivors of depression and su***de stood before the audience and shared their journeys, stories of darkness, hopelessness, struggle… and ultimately survival. Their message was clear: No condition is permanent. Pain can be reversed. Hope can be restored. Life can be rebuilt.

To every man silently battling depression, stress, pressure, or thoughts of giving up: YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

Tibe Khonde is here to listen. Tibe Khonde is here to help. Do not suffer in silence. Do not die when help is available.

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04/02/2026

Azibambo, anyamata ndikuitaneni kumadyelelo ndi mamwelelo aulele!! Auzeninso abale anuwo akuoneka kuti abalalikawo. 14 February.

Azibambo komanso anyamata ochuluka amakhala ndi nkhawa zamgonagona zomwe zimaza kaamba kankhani zosiyanasina monga: mavuto azachuma, zam'banja, kuchuluka kwa ngongole, milandu yachinsinsi, excessive betting, kumwa mowa mwauchidakhwa, matenda, mikwingwirima yakomwe amagwila ntchito kapena kupanga bizinesi.

Abambo, anyamata ochuluka saafuna kuti anzawo kapena anthu adziwe zoti iwowo ali ndi nkhawa kapena ndiwokhumudwa poopa kuweruzidwa, kutonzedwa, kuchosedwa mpingo, kunyozedwa kapenanso kulandidwa banja or kutaya mwai wantchito kumene!!! Zimenezi zimapangisa kuti nkhawa zija zipheletu chiyembekezo kaya kulimba mtima ndikuyamba kuziona kukhala olephela, osafunikila, ochimwisisa, osalimbikila, osakwanira kukhala mwamuna komanso osafunikila!! Zosatila zake munthu amafika poyamba kuona kuti palibe phindu kukhala ndi moyo, kaya banja komanso palibe phindu kumalimbikilabe mmoyowu. Maganizo ozipha amayamba kukhalano ngati njira yokhayo yabwino yothanila ndi mavutowa

Ife ku Tibe Khonde Mental Health Initiative ndi bwalo lanu Azibambo, anyamata komwe timayala mphesa, kutambalala mkumvetsela mwachidwi vuto lanu, kuunika kuthupi komanso kuuzimu nkhawa yanuyo ndipo potha pazonse, limodzi timapeza yankho!!! Palibepo vuto lopanda yankho, palibe mdima omwe sumabwela ndikuunika mbali inayo!!!!

Ndikuitane abambo, anyamata ku mkumano wathu wapadela pa 14 February mumzinda wa Blantyre komwe tikadye, kumwelela uku tikuuzana zifungulo komanso kuphunzilapo kwa anzanu omwe anadusa munkhawa!!!

Zonsezi ndizaulele!!!!

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26/01/2026

In partnership with Community Healthy Minds- COHEM (Poland), founded by Dr. Anna Kucharska and in collaboration with Tibe Khonde Mental Health, we are driven by a shared passion to extend mental health services to the most remote and underserved communities of Malawi.
We believe that geography should never determine access to care. No individual should be forced to suffer in silence simply because of distance, isolation or the absence of services.

Our commitment is rooted in the conviction that mental health support is a basic human need, not a privilege reserved for those near urban centers.

Together, we are working to bridge gaps, restore hope and bring compassionate, professional mental health care directly to the people who need it most wherever they are. By reaching the hard-to-reach, we aim to build healthier individuals, stronger families and more resilient communities.

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24/01/2026

We would like to take this moment to congratulate Dr. George Patridge on his appointment as the Reserve Bank Governor

At Tibe Khonde Mental Health Initiative and Young Achievers for Development (YAD), we extend our heartfelt congratulations and wish him abundant wisdom, strength and integrity as he undertakes this important responsibility.

May his leadership be guided by vision, fairness and a deep commitment to serving the nation and its people. We are confident that his expertise and dedication will contribute meaningfully to sustainable development and national progress.

23/01/2026

Today, through Tibe Khonde Mental Health, we held a session with students at Nankumba Community Day Secondary School. Our focus was mental health particularly the different dimensions of depression and how everyday choices can shape a young person’s future.

We discussed real-life behaviors that often lead to emotional distress, depression and even su***de such as early sexual relationships while in school, unhealthy desire for money and risky decisions driven by peer pressure.

On poverty and depression, we agreed that coming from a poor family is not a final judgment. It is not a life sentence. Lack of basic needs must never make them feel unfavoured or forgotten!!!.

We concluded our session with a shared conviction: that no matter how harsh or bad the situation is, su***de is not an option. Life is precious and help is available.

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20/01/2026

The Man’s Heart Behind the Smile

Behind most men’s smiles is a story no one ever stops to read. A man can laugh in public and bleed in private. He can motivate others while fighting silent wars within himself. He can be called strong, yet feel completely broken inside. He can lead, provide, protect and still feel unseen, unheard, and unloved. We carry different battles. Some are born from circumstances. Some are born from our mistakes. And some are born from a world that never gave us space to heal. You walk with questions that have no answers. You live in a society that calls you weak when you cry and sinful when you stumble. You exist in a family that has already concluded you are a lesser thinker. You report to a workplace that values your productivity, not your pain.

So you learn to smile not because you are okay, but because it is safer than explaining. Sometimes the heart is too heavy to carry a smile. Sometimes even strength runs out.
And yet, every day, you rise. You show up. You perform courage. You wear resilience like armour. But inside, the heart is tired. The heart is bruised. The heart is quietly asking: "Does anyone see me? Does anyone care?” This is the man behind the smile. Not weak. Not broken beyond repair. Just human. Just hurting. Just needing a space where he can finally breathe.

Today, we don’t just check the smile.
We check the heart. Because saving a man starts by listening to his silence.

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